I have trouble with my school work due to procrastinating. And my anxiety always gets in the way. How do I get things done?

I have found that having a planner has helped me with this. If this isn’t your cup of tea, try blocking certain times each day to get a few things done. In my experience this has left me feeling less anxious and more accomplished.

Make lists and charts of what you have to do and when you want to achieve these tasks. If you miss the time you wanted to get something done, rewrite a new time

You can get things done by making a to do list, or scheduling when to get things done. When you have a to do list, it makes you feel productive so you’ll get stuff done more.

Put away all distraction. I find it also helps to make a comfy and happy place for you to study or works. Maybe try studying with a parent or a friend to keep you on track to!

1st fix your problem with anxiety 2nd think of what you need to do is important like a goal or somthing

Maybe try setting a goal for yourself, try not to procrastinate because if you procrastinate, then when the assignment is due the next day or it's already midnight, your anxiety will kick in and it's hard to get things done by that time.

Hi! Thanks so much for reaching out! Procrastion is a tricky one to deal with. Sometimes the best thing to do is just get the hard stuff done before you move on to something you like doing. In regards to the anxiety part, I would need to know a little bit more about your anxiety before I could answer that part. Please feel free to message me at your convenience so that I could fully answer your question.

Have you tried creating a schedule/timetable for yourself? It is important to be able to work efficiently but also know your limits. For example; you could focus on a piece of schoolwork for 15 minutes then take a break and see if you are feeling confident enough to continue with it. If your anxiety is a big problem, perhaps you could attend a study group to receive extra help or even meet with a group of friends to feel supported. If you are still struggling, it may be wise to talk to a teacher you can trust and let them know how you’re feeling and if there is anything that could be done to reduce your anxiety and help you feel more motivated. (A great tip for motivation is creating a bullet journal!)

Make sure that you reward yourself for doing even the slightest of things, like completing one paragraph of an essay, so that you won’t feel like giving up. Make sure that you take breaks, but if you need to, time them and make sure you get back to it so that you don’t procrastinate more. Remind yourself what this is doing for you and how well you’re going to do in the future

It is nice to count the number of days until the day of your assignment/test, and then break up your studies to fit all of those days. That way you should have light work to do everyday, while reducing your own anxiety about studies, because you are actually preparing for tests and getting your assignments done in a timely fashion. Making this a habit will not only help your school performance, but also alleviate your feelings of anxiety.

Try to write your tasks out on a list, and cross them out as you complete each task. In the end, it's super satisfying to have completed the list :)

i get where you are are coming from, it can be hard to manage school work at times and the anxiety from trying to get things done can be overwhelming. Try to set goals/reminders for yourself when you get home from school, or give yourself a little reward every time you get something done (ex; a quick snack break, a sweet treat, or a 10 minute breathing period) You can also try dividing out time to do certain things when you get home. like giving yourself an hour to rest and eat, doing work for an hour and a half, then taking another half hour break. make sure not to cram too much work in at once as it can be overwhelming at times.

That makes two of us, doesn't it? If it helps for you to know, I've been struggling with the exact same issues as you have the past couple of months. I wouldn't say that I've managed to get rid of them completely, but I would say that I've come a long way. To answer your question, here are a few pointers to get things done: 1) Be hard on yourself. Don't go easy on yourself. I've always thought of myself as having two parts- one that wanted to do everything right, that didn't procrastinate, and didn't ruin relationships, and the other as one that did everything wrong, procrastinated, was anxious all the time and ruined several things for myself. When we go easy on ourselves, the latter seems to take over us, and we never get things done. On the other hand, when it's the former that's controlling us, we do manage to finish stuff. So, let the stronger part be the one that doesn't procrastinate and miraculously, you'll find that you won't either. 2) Ignore your anxiety. Ignore the voices in your head that fill you with despair. Tell them, "You won't control me today. I will do what I want." 3)Get to it! Once you force yourself to sit down with your school work and distance yourself from all other distractions such as social media, you'll have no option but to do your work. 4) Reward yourself. When you do manage to finish something without procrastinating, give yourself a treat! Go out to your favorite restaurant, watch that movie you've been meaning to watch, buy yourself a gift. I hope this has been of help to you. cheerio:)

Procrastination often stems from the fear of not performing up to the mark - and from "performance anxiety". Another reason that we delay the task so much is that we know when we do something late, if it doesn't turn out well - we can blame it on the "limited time". As human beings, we are conditioned to become perfectionists and want to be praised for everything that we do. Therefore, in order to get things done on time - the most important thing is to realize that it is better to get the task done, rather than delay it until the last moment.

Try to reward yourself whenever you are studying. For example, you can eat one gummy bear after 10 math problems. That will make sure that you are getting work done. Or if you watch videos instead of school work, you can have 10 minutes of free time after 45 minutes of productivity. This way you will not get overwhelmed, and you won't procrastinate either. And for your anxiety, try to find whatever cams you down, it might be music, deep breaths, dancing, whatever works for you. Just distract yourself from whatever is bothering you. I don't know what you are anxious about exactly, but I hope this helps!

This happens to almost every other person. But lately I've been following some set to sail through procrastination easily, like: 1) Understand Your goal, make a list of all things need to be done, prioritize, maybe write them down on a sticky note and paste it on your desk. 2) Take baby steps, don't over-work or you might sleep all day and will lose track of time or worse you won't be able to accomplish your goals! 3)If you have a lot of work and little time, then work very very wisely, don;t keep taking breaks for more than 5 mins, and in those breaks only take a walk outside or jog for sometime. If you follow these simple steps, you can greatly reduce procrastination and then you also have to take care of your body always

If I have a list, I'm more motivated to get things done. After I make the list, I look it over and rank the items from 1 (top priority/what I can do now easily) to however many items are listed (the last is often something that needs to be started later for one reason or another.) I'll then get that first one done if I can. If it's an email I need to send a professor or peer, I'll draft it, look it over, and send it. If it's a research paper that I need sources for, I'll do a quick search and pull 5 or 6 sources to get me started or make a quick outline of what I want to cover. This first step is always the hardest, but I've found that it makes things easy. Plus, you're able to track your progress by crossing off the items once you complete them. That always gives me a huge motivation boost!

The best way to get motivated to do things is to actually just do them. Even if you don't have the motivation to do them. The procrastinating is likely contributing to the anxiety and the anxiety is contributing to the procrastinating. If you want to get things done and stop procrastinating, do them. Don't stop pushing yourself to do them until you're motivated. Then it will just be automatic for you, no more pushing. Avoidance of things that cause anxiety actually just makes your anxiety about those things worse. It's a vicious cycle, but you can fix it. Just do it! Good luck.

I know you feel, ive been in you shoes before! You could try and just sit in a queit place and have your school work organized and just put low volume music and just do the easiest things first then work your way to the harder things! Don't over think things either! I was always bad at over thinking things and it just made it harder on myself then i should have been! Don't forget , you have teachers that are always just an email away and that would love to help you with things I am sure! Hang in there, i believe in you!

Start making checklists for each subject. For example, today I would like to... and break large assignments into smaller, more simple tasks. It’ll help a lot with procrastination. As for the anxiety, listen to music during your work. Calm, relaxing music can help you focus on your work. It also helps with the anxiety and intrusive thoughts. With anxiety, it can be easy to overthink things. Music lets you open up your mind to what you’re hearing. Checklists are also a great way to keep track of goals. Make sure to stay motivated to complete your daily self- assignment. Once you start slacking off, it’s irreversible.

It is normal to experience anxiety when you have a lot on your plate. Try looking at the first thing on your list and completing that task to the best of your ability. After you've done it, if you still feel up to it, do the next thing. Working one by one down your list will slowly help you conquer your school work. You can also try rewarding yourself after you complete an assignment. It's important to remember that this won't happen immediately. You're doing great, and reaching out and understanding that you feel anxious about your school work is a great first step.

I have experienced this many times in my time in school, and usually would end up having to force myself to sit down and do the work. Sometimes that is hard to do, and I completely understand that. Maybe try and ask yourself what you feel when you are procrastinating. You can also spend some time figuring out more of why you procrastinate. Another thing that you can do and i have found to help is talk to therapists who may be able to assist with mechanisms to help get your work done. I have found that imposing a deadline on the work that needs to be done has helped me.

It sounds like your stress and anxiety can contribute to procrastination and sometimes this can become cyclical. This can become really frustrating and it must be really touch. I have been there and personally found that taking care of myself helped me to manage my stress and focus more. If you can find ways to relax and take time out from studying to do things you enjoy (such as hobby or practicing mindfulness), you will return to work refreshed and able to put in 100%. Balancing your mental health with your studies can be difficult, but in promoting your own wellbeing, you will hopefully see the benefits in your school work too.

I am also a procrastinator who gets anxiety when things are not getting done or when I wait until the last minute. What has been working for me is trying to make a schedule for myself so I do not wait until the last minute. Time management is really key, I am also a visual learner so when I see things laid out that also helps me visual what I need to do. Just take it day by day do not forget to add in some self care so you are not overwhelmed. What do you think is something that can work for you?

Let's start off by tackling down procrastination. Procrastinating in your school work can lead to a failure in keeping up with your school work. The most leading cause to procrastination is the amount of time you spend on your phone. It is easy to get addicted to your phone. Especially, when you join social media platforms, you can find yourself having a hard time disconnecting from it. To move away from this shut off your phone completely, put it somewhere where it would be hard to get. If this does not help put a time limit on the apps you use the most, once you have used all that time your phone will automatically lock those apps. Moving on from there, find an old notebook or journal and write down some goals you want to complete pertaining to your school work! Also organize what you have to do from most important to least important. This will help you not sidetrack from what you do and do not have to do! Moving on to anxiety, if you feel anxious when you are doing your schoolwork. Stop doing it! Being anxious and trying to work does not mix well. This does not mean go on your phone and look at your social media accounts. Take that time to go outside and take a quick walk. You can do other things like getting a drink of water or taking a quick nap. If your anxiety is constantly pushing you from being able to work, you might need to consult a therapist! I hope this helps.

Here is what works for me. The key is setting small achievable goals and rewarding yourself afterwards. Make a schedule to map out what needs to be done in 1 day - It is absolutely essential that you can realisticaly do it and not overwork yourself. I cannot stress how important it is to set a realistic daily goal that seems non-threatening and that you can comfortably meet - especially if you need to keep going for a couple days. Reward yourself after each day with something that makes you happy. As for beating the procrastination throughout the day - the pomodoro technique has proven very useful to most people who tried it - you work in intervals of 25 minutes with short breaks in between and after 1 cycle of 4 pomodoros you have a longer break. There are apps that are tailored especially for this - for example Forest, Habitica or Pomodoro timer. The duration of both the breaks and your study sessions can be tailored to suit your needs. The goal is to stick to the plan and complete your set number of study sessions a day. However, noone is perfect and even the best of us have bad days. Don't beat yourself up for not completing your goal, just try to complete the next one. Some of the apps have built in features designed to stop you from procrastinating i.e. block your other apps while your study session is taking place. There are also apps and programs that will block your internet access or certain websites, programs etc. for a certain period of time. These can be handy with beating procrastination. Also what I find helps is working at a tidied up table and having my phone and laptop as physically far away as possible (another room). You could also find it useful to study along with "Study with mes" which are youtube videos of people studying for varying durations of time. If you like studying in a group, there are discord servers dedicated to mutual support even with group voice chats immitating studying in a library. They also provide accountability chatrooms and study tips. Some people also like the study buddy system - you get a friend who will study at the same time as you and you hold each other accountable. Of course, to keep yourself motivated you need energy and concentration. That is why it is very important that you take care of three things. Food, sleep and exercise. Getting enough sleep to feel refreshed the next day will boost your brain more than anything else and you will feel far more ready to tackle the challenges ahead than when you are sleepy. It really makes a world of differenxe. Also eating healthy and nutrituous food on regular basis. For example nuts and fruit are great. As for drinks - green tea and coffee along with plenty of water throughout the day. Careful not to overdo it with the caffeine. After a certain point coffee can nake you feel overstimulated and you may find it hard to concentrate. Another brain power booster is regular exercise. If you are not sporty even a regular brisk walk will do. This all has helped me feel less overwhelmed and has lessened my anxiety significantly. I hope it helps :)

I have always struggled with anxiety related procrastination, and for me, the first step was to ask myself WHAT I was worried about. If I was anxious it would take too long or be too hard, I'd tell myself "just do it for 15 minutes" and that helped me start without feeling overwhelmed. For essays and papers, I was often afraid my work wouldn't be good enough, and I would be afraid to start. I began labeling my first drafts as "Sh*tty First Draft" to remind myself that at that moment of writing a first draft, it doesn't have to be good. First drafts are for making the thing exist, later drafts are for making it functional, and final drafts are for making it the best it can be.

Make lists! Write all you have to do down by chronological order of due date. Split that into do-able sections and make sure they are good, small goals you can acheive. Cross off each thing as you do it- its very rewarding! Using this system to pace yourself will help you prevent procrastination and give yourself time to produce quality work. Don't forget the importance of breaks! Once you check some things off your list, give yourself some time to unwind. It will increase your productivity overall as well as keep you energized and motivated to finish all your work!

Consider setting a schedule. Organization helps control anxiety. Plus scheduling your school work out it gives you free time to do other things. In my experience a planned scheduled helped me keep track of time. When I scheduled to get things done in advance I never had to worry about crunch time. Crunch time places a lot of pressure on you and if you are already dealing with anxiety of any kind it is going to worsen because you are frantically attempting to get things done. Keep your self relaxed by using a schedule. In doing so you can also spread your work out so it does have to be done all at once.

Have a routine would help avoid procrastination. I deal with my anxiety by following a strict routine from the time I wake up to the time I sleep. Remembering what I need to get done from the time I wake up and sticking to a rigorous schedule helps me keep my anxiety in check and also achieve my plans for the day. It helps me when my friends check in with me to touch base if I am doing a group work so they know what I am upto and helps me know that they are fulfilling their tasks as well